ISSO Webinar with Dan Berger: Understanding the Fixed Time Period of Admission Rule

On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published final regulatory changes replacing “duration of status” with a “fixed time period of admission” scheduled to take effect on September 15, 2026. 

We understand that you may have questions about how this update impacts you. Register here for the webinar. The webinar is open to all current and incoming Columbia students, scholars, faculty, and staff.

Please also continue to monitor ISSO’s Fixed Time Period page and your email for active updates.